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  • Liebfraumilch Style, California

    Liebfraumilch Style, California

    Classic

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Stone fruit and citrus.

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  • Luna Rossa, Italy

    Luna Rossa, Italy

    Reserve

    Ready in 6 weeks

    Ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum with toasty oak

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  • Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc

    Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc

    LE21

    Ready in 6-8 Weeks

    RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 2022

    Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc are perfect partners in this bright and balanced blend. Together they show aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, with soft white blossom. The palate is lush and layered with pronounced flavours of green apple, pear, grapefruit and tropical fruit, with light notes of honeysuckle and grass. Fresh and flavourful with lively acidity, elegant complexity, and medium persistence.

    MANCHUELA, SPAIN

    Manchuela is framed by the Júcar and Cabriel rivers, whose sediments make up the limestone-based clay soils. Two large reservoirs to the north provide irrigation during the very dry growing season. Vineyards here are 600-1000m above sea level; the altitude has a cooling effect and combines with fresh Mediterranean winds to moderate the hot summer days. This helps slow ripening, resulting in white grapes that produce fresh, fruity wines with good acidity.

    SIGNATURE FOOD PAIRING: Baked Feta With Tomatoes, Capers & Olives

    ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Rice dishes, seafood, vegetable tempura

    Alcohol:13%*
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  • Malbec, Argentina

    Malbec, Argentina

    Reserve

    Ready in 6 weeks

    Blackberry, clove and smoke with bold tannins

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  • Malbec, Chile

    Malbec, Chile

    Classic

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Blackberry, black plum and spice

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  • Marselan

    Marselan

    LE21

    Ready in 6-8 Weeks

    RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 2022

    A cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, this relatively young French varietal displays the best characteristics of both parents. Marselan is deeply coloured with a powerful nose of jammy red and black fruits and spice. The palate delivers rich ripe fruit flavours of blackberry, plum and black currant with spicy notes, balanced acidity, and well-rounded tannins. Supple, smooth, and seductive.

    LANGUEDOC, FRANCE

    This is the true home of Marselan; it was developed here in 1961 and takes its name from Marseillan, a coastal village near where it was first bred and planted. Soils vary across the large region with limestone and clay the most common. The Mediterranean climate, with hot sunny days tempered by cool sea breezes at night, makes the Languedoc a perfect place for growing grapes.

    SIGNATURE FOOD PAIRING: Grilled Lam & Fig Skewers

    ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Charcuterie, grilled meat (bbq, burgers, pork chops), fresh lasagna with pesto, lamb navarin, dark chocolate desserts

    Alcohol:13%*
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  • Merlot, California

    Merlot, California

    Chocolate, black cherry and vanilla spice.

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  • Merlot, Chile

    Merlot, Chile

    Classic

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Black cherry, fruitcake and smoke

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  • Merlot, Stag’s Leap District, California – with grape skins

    Merlot, Stag’s Leap District, California – with grape skins

    Private Reserve

    Ready in 6-8 weeks

    Juicy plum and raspberry combine with savoury spice, smooth tannins, and oak for a lush, polished texture.

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  • Moscato, California

    Moscato, California

    Classic

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Grape, green apple and pear

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  • Nebbiolo

    Nebbiolo

    LE23

    Ready in 6-8 weeks

    AVAILABLE: FEBRUARY 2024

    Nebbiolo
    The regal Italian red you know and love with a bit of laid-back California charm. Nebbiolo maintains its strong tannin on North American soil but reins in some boldness, showing more voluptuous fruit and floral undertones. Aromas hint at rose and violet with notes of earth and spice. Cherry and raspberry flavours are forefront, while licorice, plum and chalky earth notes add depth. A gratifying wine with strong structure and balance thanks to Nebbiolo’s characteristic high tannin and acidity.

    Lodi, California
    Nebbiolo does well in Lodi, situated in the middle of California’s Central Valley. The Mediterranean climate is tempered in part by cool breezes blowing inland from the San Francisco Bay area, which promotes the grape’s natural acidity. Two mountain-fed rivers run through the region bringing rich granite-based minerals to the soil, lending complex flavours. These mineral rich sandy soils in conjunction with the dry growing season encourage more concentrated flavours.

    Signature Food Pairing: Prosciutto & Olive Pizza
    Also a great match for: braised short ribs, caponata, spiced lamb tagine, white truffle fettucine fettucine

    Alcohol: 14%*
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  • Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy – with grape skins

    Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy – with grape skins

    Private Reserve

    Ready in 6-8 weeks

    Earthy and floral notes add depth to the cherry and red fruit character of this intense red. Firm tannins with solid structure and a big personality.

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  • Nerello

    Nerello

    LE20

    Ready in 6-8 weeks

    AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2021

    Grown on the slopes of an active volcano, Nerello is a wine that knows how to get your attention and keep it. Appealing aromas of cherry, strawberry and rose unfold into juicy red berry and crushed strawberry flavours with hints of cinnamon and herbs. Sleek and savoury with earthy and mineral nuances, fresh acidity and smooth, polished tannins.

    SICILY, ITALY

    Sun-kissed Sicily has been growing grapes for more than 3,000 years; the hot temperatures, consistent sunshine and moderate rainfall make it a wine haven. The slopes around Mount Etna on the island’s east coast are a sweet spot for Nerello, where the higher elevation brings cooler nighttime temperatures which help maintain the grape’s desirable acidity. The volcanic soils impart mineral notes on the grape, and with Etna’s frequent eruptions, soil composition is constantly transforming.  

    SIGNATURE FOOD PAIRING: Sheet Pan Sausage & Vegetable Dinner

    ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Tuna and swordfish, meatballs, roasted tomatoes, marinated bell peppers, Pasta alla Norma (traditional Sicilian pasta dish with sautéed eggplant and tomato sauce topped with ricotta), chorizo, stuffed red peppers with goat cheese

    Alcohol:13.5%*
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  • Peach Apricot

    Peach Apricot

    Island Mist

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Delicious peach and apricot make an irresistibly refreshing delight.

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  • Pineapple Pear

    Pineapple Pear

    Island Mist

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Juicy pear, and ripe pineapple. Firm acidity with juicy and refreshing finish.

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  • Pinot Grigio, Italy

    Pinot Grigio, Italy

    Classic

    Ready in 4 weeks

    Green apple, lemon and lime

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